Berlusconi A New Musical continues at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London until 29 April 2023. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ ✩ ✩
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Musical-themed shows planned at new Covent Garden venue QT
Stars from some of the West End’s most-loved musicals will feature in four shows at a new live music venue in the heart of Covent Garden. Hosted by Emma Hatton (Wicked, We Will Rock You), the West End Cast Party will celebrate the magic of musical theatre over four nights at QT in the Middle Eight Hotel in Great Queen Street.
Full cast for world premiere of Berlusconi musical
Sebastian Torkia will take on the title role in the world premiere of new musical Berlusconi at the Southwark Playhouse this spring.
Date set for West End Musical Christmas Live in London
The team behind the popular West End Musical Brunch events, the West End Musical Drive-In series and the hit West End Musical Celebration shows will return to London with another star-packed celebration of musical theatre this festive season. Featuring a cast of West End stars, a live band and a dance ensemble, West End Musical […]
The Distance You Have Come – Apollo Theatre
The Distance You Have Come continues at the Apollo Theatre, London on 28 June 2021. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ It’s the second time around for this song cycle by US composer-lyricist Scott Alan. From its premiere at London’s Cockpit Theatre in 2018, this two-act exploration of the vicissitudes of modern life […]
Revival of Scott Alan’s The Distance You Have Come planned
Original cast members will reunite for the upcoming revival of award-winning composer and lyricist Scott Alan’s The Distance You Have Come at the Apollo Theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue for two performances in June. The song cycle which was first seen at London’s Cockpit Theatre in 2018 will be performed at the Apollo Theatre on 21 […]
West End Musical Drive-In shows to be streamed online
Home-bound audiences will be able to get a taste of the initiative that brought a touch of musical theatre magic to a London car park with the release of digital recordings of the West End Musical Drive-In concerts via the stream.theatre platform. Featuring over 25 West End stars including Alice Fearn (Come From Away), Lucie […]
Anderson and Petty announce virtual concert A Christmas Wish in aid of Acting For Others
Songwriters Anderson and Petty have announced A Christmas Wish, a virtual concert with West End stars from Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Six: The Musical, Wicked and more, available to stream at select times from 17-20 December 2020. The concert is hosted by Ben Stock and Hilary O’Neil and is in aid of theatrical charity Acting For Others who provide emotional and financial support to […]
Emma Hatton launches music podcast series
West End star Emma Hatton has launched new podcast Dear Music, a series celebrating the importance of music in our lives. Currently covering for Ruthie Henshall on Magic at the Musicals for Magic FM, the actress who played Elphaba in Wicked and featured in the title role for the 2017 tour of Evita, will release […]
Christmas LIVE at Charing Cross cabaret season features a host of stars
Alongside the previously announced The Elf Who Was Scared of Christmas, Danielle Tarento presents Christmas LIVE at Charing Cross, a season of fabulous festive treats featuring a host of stars. The line up is as follows: Benjamin Scheuer in Concert American singer-songwriter and guitarist Benjamin Scheuer performs a brand new solo set on 15 December […]
Extra West End Musical Drive-In shows announced
More West End favourites and extra shows have been added to September’s West End Musical Drive-In schedule following a successful August programme. After selling all tickets within 24 hours for the previously announced 12 September 2020 show featuring 17 past and present Queens from hit show Six, an extra performance of the musical theatre-themed concert […]
‘Wicked’ witches support the launch of the Make a Difference Trust’s Emergency Assistance Fund
To support Make A Difference Trust’s Emergency Assistance Fund, 23 West End actresses who have played Elphaba or Glinda in the multi-award-winning hit musical Wicked have joined together to perform a stunning rendition of the show’s ‘For Good’. Inspired by their close friends at Broadway Cares, the Make A Difference Trust’s has revived and repurposed […]
Alice Fearn and Emma Hatton feature in Park Theatre fundraiser celebrating Stephen Schwartz
Two of West End Wicked’s Elphabas, Alice Fearn and Emma Hatton will share the stage later this month for a special gala fundraiser at the Park Theatre in North London celebrating the work of the hit show’s composer Stephen Schwartz. Presented by Aria Entertainment and Hope Mill Theatre in association with Park Theatre, The Spark […]
West End stars line up for Footballers’ Wives – The Musical
An all-star cast has been unveiled for Friday’s London showcase presentation of new show Footballers’ Wives – The Musical. Simon Bailey (The Phantom of the Opera, I Can’t Sing! The X-Factor Musical) will play Jason with Natasha J. Barnes (Funny Girl, Spring Awakening) as Donna, Norman Bowman (42nd Street, Guys and Dolls) as Frank, Liam Doyle […]
Chelsea nightspot The Pheasantry celebrates its tenth anniversary
Chelsea nightspot The Pheasantry celebrates its tenth anniversary since taking over the much-missed Pizza on the Park as Pizza Express’ flagship cabaret venue with four spectacular concerts in November. Cabaret, musical theatre, jazz, pop and comedy giants will join forces from 11-14 November 2019 for gala evenings which will start with a champagne reception. Fascinating […]
Cats – Kilworth House Theatre
Cats continues at Kilworth House Theatre, Leicestershire until 8 September 2019. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ There’s a gale blowing across the canopy of the Kilworth House Theatre, but tonight’s litter is ready for action – with updated sets, costumes, and choreography to show off. This is the first non-replica production of Cats […]
Star-packed music video accompanies Dan and Laura Curtis song which raises funds for Help For Heroes
Judi Dench, Paul McCartney, Whoopi Goldberg and Steve Martin are among a glittering group of stars who have joined a host of West End favourites in a very special musical video tribute to servicemen and women around the world. Aimed at raising funds for UK charity Help The Heroes, The Hero – A West End […]
West End stars cast in Scott Alan’s The Distance You Have Come
Casting has been announced for The Distance You Have Come, the new musical based on the work of award-winning composer Scott Alan which is due to play The Cockpit in London from 16-28 October 2018. With musical direction by Scott Morgan, the show which features a song cycle of Alan’s most popular works follows the […]
Christmas In Leicester Square – line-up details
Underbelly Productions and Westminster City Council have unveiled details of this year’s Christmas In Leicester Square which will run from 10 November until 6 January 2018. Presented in partnership with Hilton, the line-up of yuletide entertainment offers a mix of cabaret, comedy and family entertainment alongside a European-style Christmas market and Santa’s Grotto. One of […]
Evita at the Phoenix Theatre – exclusive production images
Musical Theatre Review’s official photographer Roy Tan has taken a selection of exclusive images of hit musical Evita which has returned to the West End. Presented by Bill Kenwright for a strictly limited 12-week season, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning musical continues at the Phoenix Theatre until 14 October. This year’s Eva is played […]
Evita – Phoenix Theatre
Evita continues at the Phoenix Theatre, London until 14 October. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ After touring since January, the last and best Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice collaboration is settling in at the Phoenix for a strictly limited 12-week West End run and, like vintage wine, it improves with age. This […]
Evita returns to the West End for limited season
Hit musical Evita is to make a return to visit to the West End to mark the 65th anniversary of the death of Eva Peron next month. Presented by Bill Kenwright for a strictly limited 12-week season, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning musical will play the Phoenix Theatre from 28 July until […]
State Fair – London Musical Theatre Orchestra – Cadogan Hall
State Fair at the Cadogan Hall, London. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A pre-concert announcement often signals something unfortunate but not in this instance! Conductor Freddie Tapner of the London Musical Theatre Orchestra (making its debut) told us that what we were about to hear was a concert version of the much-loved film State […]
Songbird – Emma Hatton sings Eva Cassidy – Live At Zedel
Songbird – Emma Hatton sings Eva Cassidy at Live At Zedel, London. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ They had to put on an extra show for Wicked star Emma Hatton’s tribute to one of her great inspirations, the unforgettable Eva Cassidy, the American songstress who only became famous after her early death when […]
Shoshana Bean – The Singers Lounge
Shoshana Bean at The Singers Lounge, London (future dates are 25/26 September and 2/3 October). Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ Girl power ruled Shoshana Bean’s Sunday night musical theatre special at a sold-out Singers Lounge with the effervescent, chutzpah-loaded Broadway star surrounding herself with three of the West End’s finest, Eva […]
More musical theatre stars lined up for new Live At Zédel
Further details have been announced of the musical theatre stars lined up to launch London’s new entertainment concept Live At Zédel. Artistic director in residence, American singer-songwriter Scott Alan, has added a number of acts to the autumn line-up alongside previously announced stars including Rachel Tucker, Shoshana Bean, Matt Cardle and Maria Friedman. Actress Evelyn Hoskins (Carrie), actress-turned-singer […]
Wicked star Emma Hatton set to perform a solo Christmas cabaret
Emma Hatton, star of the West End production of Wicked, will be performing a solo gig at Kettner’s Soho for one night only, in a celebration of all things Christmas. The diminutive singer and actress, who has been praised for her portrayal of Elphaba, presents Merry Christmas, Darling at the acclaimed jazz venue on Romilly Street on Sunday 13 December. […]
First look at Broadway’s Tom McGowan as The Wizard in Wicked
The first official London cast photographs have been released of Broadway star Tom McGowan as The Wizard in Wicked, the West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz. Best known internationally as KACL Station Manager ‘Kenny Daly’ in more than 40 episodes of Frasier, opposite Kelsey Grammer, McGowan made his West End debut playing The Wizard at London’s Apollo Victoria […]
Wicked – American actor Tom McGowan makes West End debut as The Wizard
Wicked, the award-winning musical that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, will welcome the American stage, television and film actor Tom McGowan to the role of The Wizard from Monday 21 September for a limited season until Saturday 12 March 2016. He will be making his West End debut. Tom McGowan has been […]
Wicked Young Writers’ Award winners revealed – and show confirms new charity partnerships
The 2015 Wicked Young Writers’ Award today announced its winners during a ceremony involving 120 shortlisted finalists at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, home of the multi award-winning classic musical Wicked. Now in its fifth year, the award encourages young people aged 5–25 years old to use writing as a means of expressing themselves, celebrating the production’s themes and values of […]
Wicked – actor Steven Pinder joins London production
Actor Steven Pinder, who is currently appearing in the record-breaking UK tour of Wicked, will join the London production as Doctor Dillamond from Monday 10 August until Saturday 19 September 2015. Philip Childs will play his final performance on Saturday 8 August. Steven Pinder is best remembered as Max Farnham in Phil Redmond’s Brookside, a […]
Sunny Afternoon big winner at Olivier Awards 2015
The Royal Opera House in London’s Covent Garden was the setting for the 39th Laurence Olivier Awards. The star-studded event was hosted by Lenny Henry and sponsored by MasterCard, who rolled out the red carpet to welcome the great and the good from the West End theatre scene. The ceremony opened with music from Katie […]
